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1964 Map of Lanett South

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Lanett South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The industrial corridor along the Chattahoochee River defines this mid-1960s landscape, where the textile heritage of the Valley is visible through the tightly clustered mill villages. These distinct communities, including Lanett, Shawmut, Langdale, and Fairfax, are linked by the Chattahoochee Valley Railway, which skirts the river's edge. This specialized rail network served the local mills, bypassing the larger Western Railway of Alabama that cuts through Huguley and Lanett.

South of the urban centers, the terrain opens into a riverine environment featuring several named islands such as Crow Hop Island and Hills Island before reaching the northern reaches of Lake Harding. Significant local landmarks are carefully documented, ranging from the Lanier Memorial Hospital and Lanett Municipal Airport to several rural congregations like Friendship Ch and Johnson Chapel, providing a detailed look at the social and economic infrastructure of Chambers County during this era.